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Claridge Family History

Claridge Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Clearhedge Wood in Sussex which is probably named with Old English clǣfre ‘clover’ + hrycg ‘ridge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Claridge family from?

You can see how Claridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 472 Claridge families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Claridge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Claridge families in 1891.
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What did your Claridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Claridge. 19% of Claridge men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Claridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claridge were Carpenter joiner and Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Carpenter joiner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Claridge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Claridge. For the veterans among your Claridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claridge lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Claridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Claridge in 1953 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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